Posted by Jed Lewison on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 8:54 PM Pacific

Some GOPers Defend Palin's $150K Shopping Spree

Okay, the fact that there is any debate at all within Republican circles about whether or not Palin's $150K shopping spree was a good idea is tells you everything that you need to know about the state of the GOP. From Politico:

Other donors, in other e-mails and interviews, said the costs were worth the investment.

Palin has proven to be a major draw at campaign rallies, and her strong performances and appearance provides a polished and professional image on television, one donor noted.

In addition, he suggested, the bad press only means the GOP base will unite even further behind the McCain-Palin ticket.

Some GOPers Defend Palin's $150K Shopping Spree

Okay, the fact that there is any debate at all within Republican circles about whether or not Palin's $150K shopping spree was a good idea is tells you everything that you need to know about the state of the GOP. From Politico:

Other donors, in other e-mails and interviews, said the costs were worth the investment.

Palin has proven to be a major draw at campaign rallies, and her strong performances and appearance provides a polished and professional image on television, one donor noted.

In addition, he suggested, the bad press only means the GOP base will unite even further behind the McCain-Palin ticket.

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